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charge
/tʃɑːrdʒ/
to demand payment or impose a fee
The restaurant charged an extra fee for large groups.
The restaurant demanded an additional payment for large groups.
Finance
Finance
to demand payment for goods or services
The hotel charged $200 per night.
The hotel demanded $200 for each night of stay.
Common in financial and business contexts.
Law
Law
to accuse someone of a crime or wrongdoing
The prosecutor charged the defendant with fraud.
The prosecutor accused the defendant of committing fraud.
Used in legal contexts to describe formal accusations.
Technology
Technology
to fill something with energy or electricity
Please charge your phone before leaving.
Please fill your phone with electricity before leaving.
Common in technology and everyday contexts.
Sports
to rush or attack with energy
The team charged down the field.
The team rushed down the field with energy.
Used in sports to describe aggressive movement.
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Pro Tip
Context Matters
The meaning of 'charge' changes based on the context. Pay attention to the domain (finance, law, technology, sports) to understand its specific meaning.
Gold Rule
Financial Context
In finance, 'charge' means to demand payment for goods or services.
Legal Context
In law, 'charge' means to formally accuse someone of a crime.
Technological Context
In technology, 'charge' means to fill something with energy or electricity.
Sports Context
In sports, 'charge' means to rush or attack with energy.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'chargen', from Old French 'chargier', from Latin 'carricare' meaning 'to load'.
Usage Notes
The verb 'charge' has multiple meanings depending on the context. In finance, it means to demand payment; in law, it means to accuse; in technology, it means to fill with energy; and in sports, it means to rush or attack.
Word Breakdown
charge
to demand payment or impose a fee
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